Alchemy of the Hearth:
Cooking classes are offered at 960 Rancheros Drive, Suite L, San Marcos. The school is now enrolling for its professional culinary and baking programs, which begin Sept. 10. Culinary school is $6,000, baking/patisserie is $3,750. Alchemy of the Hearth is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Go to alchemyofthehearth.com or call 760-233-2433.